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Championing women this International Women’s Day 🦸🏻‍♀️

Mar 6, 2026
International Women’s Day is on Sunday 8 March 2026.

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WA filmmaker secures funding for dark comedy debut

5 August 2026

Media release

Western Australian writer and director Richard Vilensky has been named the recipient of the prestigious West Coast Visions 2026 initiative, securing production funding for his debut feature film Everyone's Having a Good Time But You.
the newly constructed State Squash Centre building in Belmont WA

Upgraded State Squash Centre unveiled ahead of World Championships

5 August 2026

Media release

Western Australia's squash community is ready to welcome teams from around the world to its new home, with the redeveloped WA State Squash Centre officially open thanks to a $2.45 million investment.
An aerial view of the Little Italy festival at sunset, with Perth city skyline in the background

Little Italy takes over Stadium Park for Italian Football Festival

5 August 2026

Media release

A taste of Italy has arrived in Perth, with Little Italy transforming Stadium Park into a vibrant celebration of Italian culture, food, entertainment, and football.
a fleet of small sailing boats on the water during a sailing competition

All hands on deck for inclusive sailing ⛵

5 August 2026
For more than a quarter of a century, Sailability WA has provided people with disabilities, of all abilities the unique and freeing experience of sailing.
three Pinacle award winners with their awards.

WA performing arts sector celebrates the pinnacle of excellence 🎉

5 August 2026

Media release

Excellence in Western Australia's live performance industry has been recognised with major awards presented across three categories at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards at Subiaco Arts Centre last night.
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$3 million for lighting upgrades at southern suburbs sports hub

4 August 2026

Media release

The State Government will invest $3 million to upgrade floodlighting at the Lark Hill Sportsplex in Port Kennedy to support participation in community sport.
Junior socer plays on a field with Italian football players

Fantastico! One week to go until blockbuster Italian Football Festival ⚽

31 July 2026

Media release

The countdown is on for Western Australia's highly anticipated Italian Football Festival, with some of the biggest names and clubs in world football set to arrive in Perth over the coming week.
5 people in suits stand on a football oval

Perth to host AFL Origin in 2027 and 2029

29 July 2026

Media release

Perth has scored yet another Australian-exclusive event, with the AAMI AFL Origin set to return to Optus Stadium in February 2027 and again in 2029.
A female mountain bike rider on a bush track

Supporting women to ride and connect 🚵🏼‍♀️

28 July 2026
Raelene Mountford could count on one hand the number of times she had jumped on a bike, but in her 50s she saddled up and hasn’t looked back.
A museum display case with Commonwealth Games medals and other related historical documents

WA celebrates Glasgow Commonwealth Games with live site and special 1962 exhibition 🥇

28 July 2026

Media release

Western Australians can experience the excitement of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in the heart of Perth, with selected events being shown live at Northbridge Piazza and a special exhibition celebrating the State's Games history.
5 people in high vis vests on a construction site

Construction underway on High Wycombe community sporting hub

28 July 2026

Media release

Construction has begun on the new $6 million Scott Reserve pavilion in High Wycombe, with the facility set to provide a modern sporting hub for local clubs and the wider community.
Taylor Jackman on the BMX track

Pilbara BMX star to feature at world champs 🚴🏻‍♀️

16 July 2026
Taylor Jackman's bike has already clocked up more kilometres than most 4-wheel vehicles do in a lifetime.
Architects render of the main entrance at the Binar Community Hub in Midland

$6 million boost for new Binar Community Hub in Midland

16 July 2026

Media release

Binar Futures' new multi-use sporting and community hub in Midland is closer to becoming a reality, supported by a further $6 million funding boost.
A scene from Selfless Orchestra: Terra Nullius Embodied - Live at the Rechabite, February 2026. Photo: Brad Coleman.

Creative projects funding programs supporting a vibrant and creative WA!

14 July 2026
More creative funding opportunities are now open — supporting a vibrant and creative WA!
A large group of people sing in a choir

Arts funding to strengthen wellbeing for young Western Australians

8 July 2026
The State Government is investing $906,395 in community-led arts projects from Kununurra to Katanning to boost the social and emotional wellbeing of young Western Australians.
A person doing a jump on the BMX track at Dalyellup Library and Yoth Hub

New chapter begins as Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub opens

7 July 2026

Media release

The Dalyellup community came together over the weekend to celebrate the official opening of the new Dalyellup Library and Youth Hub.

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